Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RB60/72 Blue Rhino
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© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. RB60/72 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 00787403C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.com ROT AR Y MOWER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maint ained with the un it at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation o f this machine and must be maint ained with the implement at a ll times. A M anual canist er is provide d on the implement where this manu al can be properly stored.
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DEALER to CUST OMER Pre-Delivery / Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Pu rchaser of this product of Warr anty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................ .............................. .............................. 1-1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AN D PRACTICES ............ ............. ................ ............. ............. .......
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .... ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ................ ...... ....... 4-6 Boarding the Tractor .. ............ ............. ............. ................ ............. .......
Safety Section 1-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRU CTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful oper ator is the best operator .
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY OPERA TOR SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS IN JUR Y OR D EA TH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERST AND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, W arnings and Safety Messages.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY CONNECTION OR DISCONNE CTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT : W.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO A VOID SER IOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY F ALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT : • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS ROT AR Y MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HA ZARDS (CONTINUED) MOWER OPERA TION: • DO NOT exceed mower' s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non- vegetative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers ar e operating in mowing area.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM F A LLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEA T BEL T equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PTO ENT ANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS T O A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH: S T AY A W AY and KEEP hands, feet and b ody AW A Y from rot ating blades, drivelines and parts unti l all moving element s have stopped.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONT ACT HAZARDS KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING BLADES TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM BLADE CONT ACT : • S T AY A W AY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY A W A Y from rotating blades, drivelines and part s until all moving elements have stopped.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERA TING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERA TE equipment with oil or fuel leaks.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH FROM ELECTRICAL CONT ACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWE.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y AND DEA TH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT : • KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment. • REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N PA R T S I N F O R M A T I O N Rhino mowers use bala nced and matched system compone nts for blade car riers, blades, cuttershaft s, knives, knife hangers, roll ers, drivetrain component s, and be arings.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Rhino supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation .
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QT Y TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. D389 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. D388 1 DANGER Driveline Hazard 3. D137 1 WARNING CCW Blade Rotation 4. 00760657 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Part s 5.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY.
SAFETY RB60/72 02 /11 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 S afety Section 1-23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY.
SAFETY RB60/72 02/11 Safety Section 1-25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators.
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2 Contents Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Forewor d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Safety Aler ts Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “A TTENTION! ST A Y ALER T! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOL VED!” The Safety Alert Symbol identi es important safety messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of death or personal injury .
4 Industrial/Agricultural Mower T ypes Mowers are used for pastur e clipping, crop r esidue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other gr owth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries.
5 Follow A Safety Program Protect Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions.
6 Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury Fr om Raised Equipment Avoid possible crushing injury fr om falling mower or other raised equipment. Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts: — Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’ s manual.
7 Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a rst aid kit and re extinguisher/ r e suppression system.
8 Follow A Safety Program Some Rules Y ou Must W ork By (continued) — Only quali ed and authorized individuals may operate this equipment. — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate the equipment. Children ar e not quali ed to operate this equipment.
9 Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And T ractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine and have all systems in good operational condition. WARNING! Pr event possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall.
10 Prepare For Safe Operation Know The W ork Area Before you operate the mower thor oughly inspect the work area. W alk ar ound the area and inspect the surfaces you will travel on when using the mower .
11 Prepare For Safe Operation T ractor And Mower Contr ols Safety T est Start the tractor following the speci c pr ocedures in the manufacturer’ s operator’ s manual. These procedur es normally include: — Fasten and adjust seat belt on your ROPS-equipped tractor .
12 Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower T o T ractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. — Place tractor’ s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement.
13 Star t Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions. Avoid serious injury or death fr om mower -thr own objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields, exible or solid de ector shields or dischar ge chutes in place and in good repair .
14 Operate Safely Mower -Thr own Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator has mowed the eld befor e and is familiar.
15 Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: — Keep removable dischar ge chute in place and over dischar ge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating. — Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing mowed area.
16 Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Raised wing positions reduce shielding pr otection and increases the thr own object and blade contact hazard risks.
17 Uneven T errain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) — Use extreme car e to maintain control over the equipment when operating in these conditions. — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum.
18 Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traf c areas. — Use rm level gr ound locations. — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor .
19 Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. — Never jump from any machines. — Dismount carefully . — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from contr ols. — Use handholds and steps during dismount.
20 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e Y ourself W ear personal pr otective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions.
21 Per for m Maintenance Safely Prepar e The Machine Stored ener gy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled or reduced to a practical minimum befor e performing any maintenance, repair or service pr ocedures.
22 Per for m Maintenance Safely Per for m Maintenance Safely Use Proper V entilation If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, remove the exhaust fumes fr om the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get outside air into the area.
23 Hydraulic System Hazards The hydraulic system is under pressur e whenever the engine is operating and may hold pressur e even after the engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic contr ols including the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut down.
24 Avoid Explosion WARNING! A void possible serious injury from explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extr emely explosive gases especially when being char ged. Keep arcs, sparks, fl ames and lighted tobacco away . — Do not smoke near batteries. — Keep arcs, sparks and open ames away from batteries.
25 Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) WARNING! The types of wheels and tir es usually found on this equipment requir e special care when servicing to prevent death or serious injury . Do not in ate the tir es above the recommended pressur e. Be sure to r eplace tire ballast if equipped.
26 Per for m Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — How are mower blades made? Mower blades are made of high str ength alloy spring steel.
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2 Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que pueden sur gir durante la operación y el mantenimiento normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de seguridad para manejar estas condiciones.
3 Aler tas de seguridad Símbolo Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca: “¡A TENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERT A! ¡SU SEGURIDAD EST Á EN RIESGO!” El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobr e letrer os de seguridad, en manuales u otros lugar es.
4 Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, r ealizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas.
5 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales.
6 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la cortadora u otros equipos elevados.
7 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ sistema de supresión de fuego. ¡Manténgase informado! Aproveche los pr ogramas de capacitación que se ofrecen.
8 Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) — Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas pueden manejar estos equipos. — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar .
9 Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en buenas condiciones operacionales. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento producidas por equipos que caen.
10 Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora.
11 Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante.
12 Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la cortadora y del tractor .
13 Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque corr ecto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz arti cial. Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por obje.
14 Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped (continuación) Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar .
15 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de montaje inferior: — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descar ga.
16 Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de césped con laterales y montaje lateral Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas.
17 Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos despar ejos (continuación) — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el contr ol de los equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas.
18 Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. — Use lugares con suelo rme y nivelado. — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo.
19 Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. — Descienda con cuidado. — V eri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles.
20 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de pr otección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le pr oporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales.
21 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o r educirse las fuentes de energía almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo practicable antes de realizar cualquier pr ocedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio.
22 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior .
23 Riesgos del sistema hidráulico El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempr e que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión incluso después de apagar el motor . Haga funcionar todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el contr ol hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado.
24 Evite explosiones ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la car ga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las llamas y el tabaco encendido.
25 Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requier en cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No in e los neumáticos por encima de la pr esión recomendada.
26 Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora (continuación) — ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora de césped? Están hechas acero para r esortes de aleación de alta resistencia.
Introduction Section 2-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have as a Rhino custo mer . Y our Rot ary Cutter has been carefu lly designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum servic e with minimum down time.
INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Rhino RB60/72 Rot ary Mower is designed for medi um duty applications such as weed, grass, corn st alks and light brush to 1” diameter . These mowers are sing le spindle with two free-swingin g blades.
INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION KEY OPERA T ION POINTS • Cutting performance an d distribution are best when cu tter is level from side to side and front to rear . • In extra heavy material, rear chains will allow better discharge and better distri bution than so lid rear bands.
INTRODUCTION RB60/72 02/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION RHINO LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Rhino warrants f or one year from the purchase d ate to .
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Assembly Section 3-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS The mower as received from the factory is par tially assembled and requires mini mum time to complete assembly an d is ready f or sale. The mower is shipped ve rtic ally with shipp ing bracke ts.
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y A-FRAME INST ALLA TION 1. Attach th e A-Frame Bars (1) to the r ight and left Hitch Lugs (2) with two Cat.
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T AIL WHEEL INST ALLA TION 1. Align T ail Wheel Beam W eldment (1) between pi vot brackets located behind gearbox mount on the Mainframe Weldment. Note: Long side of caster fork pivot tube is positioned up.
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y SHEAR BOL T or SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE INST ALLA TION Attach rear driveline o f U-Joint to in put shaft on gear box, install snap r ing in groov e on input shaft. NOTE: Check that Snap Ring is properly seated in groove.
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Front Rubber Fabric Deflec tors (S tandard Equipment) Front Deflector Attach the Front Deflector to the Mower with Bolts, Flatwasher s, and Locknuts. Rear Met al Band Attach Defle ctors to deck using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolt s and Locknut s (6).
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment) FIGURE Asm-R-0279 Check chains are available for att achment to front of cutt er as an accessory . Check chains are used to control cut height and especially allows cutter to always be lowered to the same preset cut height.
ASSEMBLY RB60/72 02 /11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y OFFSET ADAPTER HITCH (Extra Equipment) Fasten the Of fset Adapter T ube to the three-Poin t Lift Lugs using th e hitch Pin Holes. Fasten the Adjust able Leg to the righ t Lug to offse t the Mower to the r ight.
Operation Sectio n 4-1 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RHINO RB60/RB72 ROT AR Y MOWER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Rhino RB60/RB72 rota ry mowers are ma nufactured with quality material by skilled work ers.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power cap acity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower’s rated speed while tr aveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Horsepower The power requ ired to operate a mower is determine d by the tractor PTO horsepo wer . For most mowing conditions, th e RB60/RB72 mower requ ire s a tractor with at least 20 HP for th e RB60 and 25 HP for the RB72.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not connect the PT O driveline to the tr actor or operate the implement unless the implement is securely connected to th e tractor . DO NOT use a PTO adapter to att ach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tr actor PTO.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equ ipped handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for suppor t when mounting the tractor .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a complete un derstanding of th e placemen t, function , and opera tional use of all tractor cont rols before starting the tracto r .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/1 1 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 Connecting Mower 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shaf ts if needed. 2. Shorten or re move the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when rais ing and lowering the mower .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5.2 Safety T ow Chain If the mower is towed on a public roa dway , a safety ch ain with tensile strength equal to or greater than the gross weight of the mower must be connected be tween the tractor and mower .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 11 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Setting Mower Hei ght- Lift T ype - (St a ndard or Quick Hitch) 1. Park the tractor and mo wer on level ground. 2. Using the 3-po int hitch control lever , position the front of the mower with the side skids 1” less off the g round than desired cut height.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Effic iency T o incr ease fuel efficiency and lower ho rsepower requirement s for mower operation, the mo wer should be operat ed with the deck app roximately 3/ 4" LOWER IN THE FRONT THAN THE REAR.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 13 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 Driveline Length Check When fitting the mower to the tractor , the telescoping dr iveline must be inspected to.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Shorten the driveline profiles as follows: • Remove the driveli ne from the tractor . • Raise and lower the mower to fin d the position with the shortest dist ance between the tractor PTO shaf t and cutter gearbox.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 15 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized servic e part s. Look for loose fa steners, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 16 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 T racto r Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 17 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Perform scheduled lubr ication as detailed in the maintenan ce section. • Ensure all decals are in place and legible. • Ensure the d riveline is securely attached to tractor .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION • Lif t T ype-Ensure the t ailwheel beam position support bolts are proper ly installed and tightened. • Inspect all bolt s and screws and tighten to the recommended torque.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 19 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Inspect blades a nd blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the mower is securely blocked up be fore crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rotary balance dur ing operation.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 20 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Operating the mower with loose blade hardware will da mage the blade hold er or blades and can result in blade b reakage or blade fastener failur e. Broken blades or bolts can be thrown out from under the mower for dist ances up to 300 feet.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 21 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLAD ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade ha.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 22 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 23 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T r actor PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection T ractor ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 24 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Rotary Mower PRE-OPERA T ION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 25 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 26 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 27 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Raising the Mow er Using the tractor 3-point hi tch control lever , raise the mower off the gro und about 6”, or just h igh enough to cle ar any ground obst acles.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 28 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up sharp inclines, it is p.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 29 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Inclines and ditches should be app roached along a line which is at an an gle as shown. This type o f path will reduce the possib ility of over-collapse of the driveline and re sulting damag e.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 30 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become ent angled in the operating p arts of the mower head. These items could then swing out side the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 31 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Byst anders/Passersby Precautions If a bystande r comes within 300 feet of the tractor while th e mower is being operated, stop the tractor at on ce, idle the engine and diseng age the PTO.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 32 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Do not put han ds or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact ca n result in serious injury or even d eath. S tay away until all mo tion has stopped and the decks are securely blocked up.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 33 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.5 Operating the Mower Only operate the mower from th e tractor operator’s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in the raised position or a ROPS cab.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 34 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Follow these guidelines to re duce the risk of equipment and grass fir es while operating, servicing, and rep airing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T ractor with a fir e exti nguisher in an accesible location.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 35 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mow , or dr ive the tractor into material that is burning, or are as that recently burnt and may contain hot spots. Burnin g material, sparks, and coals could be thro wn from the m ower to are as of vege tation that migh t ignite.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 36 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.6 Right of W ay (Highway) Mowing • USE DOUBLE CHAIN GUARDS for highway , right-of-way , parks, greenbelt mowing, or all other mowing where human dwellings, vehicles, or lives tock coul d be within 300 feet of the mow er .
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 37 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never st and or allow anoth er person to stand between a running T ractor an d the Mower when disconnecting the Impleme nt from the T ractor 3-point hitch.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 38 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, pl ace the transmission in park , and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitches.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 39 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12. MOWER STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the mower at the en d of the season is critical to maintaining it s appearance and to help ensure years of de pendable service.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 40 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Before transporting th e tractor and mower , idle the tractor engine, di sengage the PTO an d wait for all mower moving parts to come to a complete stop. Once all mower part s are completely stopped, raise the mower to transport height.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 41 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13.2 T ransp orting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used wh en transporting the tractor and implement on public roa dways.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 42 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.3 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor an d implement, measure the height an d width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete load ed unit.
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 43 © 201 1 A lamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Possible Cause Remedy Uneven Cut Excessive ground speed. Reduce gr ound speed. Blades worn, dull, or ben t. Replace blades. (Refer to “Maintenance” se ction).
OPERATION RB60/72 02/11 Operation Section 4- 44 © 201 1 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Gearbox Noisy Low Lubricant. Check lubricant level. Rough gears. Run in or chan ge Gears. Worn Bear ing. Replace Bearing. Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal. Replace Seal.
Maintenanc e Section 5-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH FROM COMPONENT F AILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERA TING CONDITION IN PERFORMI NG PROPER SERVICE, REP AIRS AND MAINTENANCE.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE P ARTS INFORMA TION Before operating your Rot ary Cutter , make sure it is properly lubricated and th oroughly inspected.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Gearbox Lubrication The gearbox should be full (18 ounces) 0.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The Driveline Integral Shields should not beco me dented or otherwise damaged. The Integral Shield Asse mbly has a Nylon Bearing at each end and should turn fr eely .
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SER VICING Inspect blades before each use to de termine that they are properly inst alled and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicke d, worn, or has any other damage.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE SHARPENING When sharpening blad es, grind each blade the same amoun t to maintain balance. Fo llow original sharpening pattern as shown in Figure Mnt-R-00 08.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02 /11 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION Blade bolt fit in to carrier bushings should b e checked every time blades are changed . The blade bolt should fit into carrier bush ings as a snug slip fit.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE BLADE CARRIER INST ALLA TION Clean the spline s on both the bla de carrier an d output shaft. Position carrier on the gearbox output sha ft and install special washer nut.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear .
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE STORAGE Y our rot ary cutter represents an investment from which yo u should get the greatest possible b enefit.
MAINTENANCE RB60/72 02/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE.
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SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INFORMACIÓN DE P ARTES NOT A: Para ver las ca lco m an ias en español po rf av or de re fer irs e a la pa g ina 1- 18 en la se cc ion de segu rid ad en ingles.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS CON EL MANTEN IMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENT O MANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN BUENAS CONDI CIONES DE FUNCIONAMIENTO, A TRA VÉS DE UN SERVICIO, REP ARACIÓN O MANTENIMIENTO APROPIADO.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS EN TRANSPORTE P AR A EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE AL RE MOLCAR O TRANSP ORT AR EQUIPOS: • MANTENGA la velocidad de transporte POR DEBAJO D E 20 millas por hora p ara mantener el control del equipo.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGOS ELÉCRTICOS Y DE FUEGO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CONT ACTO ELÉCTRICO AL TRABAJAR CE.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DEL CONT ACT O A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORT ADORA RIESGO DE FIL T RACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE AL T A PRESI.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PT O MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CONDUCCIÓN Y OTROS ELEMENTOS GIRA TORIOS P ARA.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE A TROPELLO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR O A TROPELLO DEL EQUIPO: • USE tractores equipados con SISTEMA ANTIVUELCO (ROPS) y CINTURONES DE SEGURIDAD para las operaciones de corte.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS Continuado OPERACIÓN DE LA CO RT ADORA: • NO exceda la cap acidad de corte nominal de la cortado ra , ni corte elementos que no sean vegetació n.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE OBJECT OS LANZADOS LAS CORT ADORAS GIRA TORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJETOS A 90 METROS (300 PIES) O MÁS EN CONDICIONES ADVERSAS.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD RIESGO DE APLAST AMIENTO P ARA EVIT AR UNA L ESIÓN GRA VE O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DEL TRACTOR, O EL APLA ST AMIENT.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DE CONECT AR O DESCONECT AR IMPLEMENTO P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERT E POR APLAST AMIENTO PO.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD SEGURIDAD DEL OPERADOR P ARA EVIT AR LESIONES GRA VES O LA MUERTE, SIGA LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES: • LEA, COMPRENDA y SIGA las instrucciones del Manual del Operador , al igual que las Advertencias y Mensajes de Seguridad.
SEGURIDAD RB60/72 02/11 Sección de Seguridad 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SEGURIDAD INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURI DAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALES El mejor operador es un oper ador cuidadoso. La se guridad es de import ancia funda mental p ara el fabr icante, y tamb ién debería serlo p ara el propiet ario u operador .
Sección de Seguridad 1-1 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD.
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Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIB UIDOR al CLIENTE El distribuidor deberá informar al comprad or de este pr oducto las condicione s, disposiciones y procedimientos de garan.
Alamo Group Ag. Division está dispue sto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad p ara Cort adoras AEM Por favor enviar: Video de Seguridad para el Opera dor de Cortadoras AEM/FEMA – .
A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la opera ción segura de las cortador as, Alamo Group Ag Division se ha asociado con otros fabrican tes de la industria par a de sarrollar el video y la g uía de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras Indust rial es y Agrícolas AEM/FEMA.
Al propiet ario/operador/distribuidor Este Manual del Operado r es una parte esencia l de la o peración segura de est a máquina y se debe manten er con la unidad siempre. El imp lemento incluye un port a manual donde se pu ede guardar el manual de ma nera adecuada.
©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. RB60/72 Publicado en 02/1 1 Parte nº. 00787403C MANUAL DE OPERADOR RHINO ® 1020 S. Sangamon A ve. Gibson City , IL 60936 800-446-5158 Email: parts@servis-rhino.
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